This event is an an all-age, multi-cultural celebration that showcases and highlights South Asian arts and artists. Poets, musicians, story-tellers, dancers, and multi-media artists will present performances, demonstrations, and workshops. The Festival will also host community conversations and panel discussions on topics of social justice, the immigrant life, cross-cultural community and friendship, and youth initiatives. Curated and Presented by Subashini Ganesan and New Expressive WorksFunded in part by the Regional Arts & Culture Council's Arts Equity GrantSpace and Technical Support Donated by the Portland Institute for Contemporary Art